Used Cars On The Internet

More consumers are visiting websites that offer used or pre-owned cars for sale. There are; however, online buying tips buyers should be aware of when purchasing used cars on the Internet.

Research that car!

With today’s technology you can find used cars for sale online offered by dealers, auction houses, and places like AutoTrader and UsedCars. With so many cars for sale it can be hard to determine if you’re getting the best deal.

It’s easy to get scammed on the Internet if you don’t know what you’re looking for when browsing used car websites. Keep these tips in mind before you start to shop:

1. Price – Research prices from more than one website. Make sure you compare apples to apples. For example a Grand Cherokee Limited is not the same as a Grand Cherokee Laredo. Visit Edmunds to build the used vehicle you want and you’ll get an accurate price that you can use to negotiate.
2. Seller – Who is the seller? If it’s a dealership, find out their online reputation through prior customers and the Better Business Bureau. If it’s an eBay seller, what is their eBay rating? If it’s an individual, ask for personal references and a detailed trail of the car's history including repairs completed.
3. Vehicle condition – What condition is the vehicle in? How many miles does it have? Has it ever been in an accident? If so, does it have a clear title? For $29.95 you can visit CarFax, enter the vehicle’s identification number or VIN and you’ll get a report on the car that includes accidents, repairs and if the car has been wrecked or has a salvage title.
4. Payment – How does the seller want you to pay for the car? Make sure you can deal with the seller’s terms and never send a seller a payment if they can’t produce a clear title. If a seller tells you they need your funds to payoff the used car to get the title, move on; there are plenty of other sellers with the car you want.
5. State Law – Some states have a right of recession law that applies if you purchase a car from a dealer or used car lot. If your state has such a law, you have a period of time to change your mind and return the vehicle. Other states don’t have this law or a lemon law. Check with your attorney general’s office to see what laws your state follows when buying a used car online.

There are ways to avoid a bad deal when buying a used car online. The term let the buyer beware really does mean something and applies heavily when you make a choice to buy a car on the Internet. It’s important to understand how each seller prices used vehicles. The avenue you choose online can make the all the difference.

Many dealerships have websites that offer used cars for sale. A good rule of thumb when purchasing a pre-owned vehicle from a dealership is to never pay more than five-hundred dollars over the dealer’s invoice price. Ask the dealership representative if they can fax or email you the invoice so you can see the dealer’s true cost. Remember if there are rebates on the vehicle, the dealer applies them to the selling price to keep it affordable. Don’t ask for rebates on top of an already low price. Most reputable dealerships will be signed up with CarFax so ask them to run a report on the vehicle.

Large or small, every used car lot can develop and utilize a website for selling their used inventory online. Before you choose a vehicle from a used car lot, check with the Better Business Bureau to see if they have any complaints against them. Used car lots also subscribe to CarFax so ask them to run a report on the car. Always ask to see the title of the used vehicle. Most used car lots have a used car floor line at a local bank and won’t have access to the title until you pay them and they, in turn, pay the bank. Find a used car lot that has the title onsite.

You can purchase a used car websites like eBay, AutoTrader, UsedCars, Yahoo, and many others. Before you buy, call the Better Business Bureau in your area and see if the auto website has any complaints. Ask the sellers of these sites to send you as much information about the vehicle they have including a copy of the title, completed repairs and needed repairs. Auction sellers like eBay and Yahoo do have arbitration available to both buyers and sellers, so keep that in mind.

Use these helpful tips before you agree to buy that used car on line:

• If you live close enough to the location of the used car, go see it and ask to test drive it.
• Ask if you can have a mechanic take a look at the vehicle.
• If the car needs to be repaired, get three estimates.
• Ask for the car’s maintenance history, including number of owners.
• See if the seller will split shipping costs or airfare to pick up the car.
• Choose sellers that don’t make you pay the entire amount upfront.
• Search for the individual, the dealership or the used car lot online to see if anyone has a blog complaining about a bad experience.
• Take the time to do your research before you buy; a car is a big investment.
• Visit Edmunds and check prices first on used models.

If you use good judgment and do your research, it's simple to buy a car online. Visit more than one website when seeking used cars on the Internet.

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